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FL53 KSU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,276 mi
Last recorded110,276 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 KSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 110,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Underbody corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 107,868 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre and rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,435 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 103,434 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,407 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 97,407 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 96,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 94,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 89,483 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 85,017 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 82,431 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 82,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,443 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FL53 KSU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL53 KSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL53 KSU registered?

FL53 KSU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is FL53 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 KSU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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